Which of the following describes a difference between DNA and RNA?

A. RNA molecules consist of a single polynucleotide chain, whereas DNA molecules consist of two polynucleotide chains organized into a double helix.
B. One of their nitrogenous bases is different.
C. They contain different sugars.
D. The first and second choices are correct differences.
E. The first three choices all describe differences.


Ans: E. The first three choices all describe differences.

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